Battle of Austerlitz

Few Napoleonic battles carry as much importance as the Battle of Austerlitz, which took place just 25km or so away from Brno. Many believe this to be Napoleon’s greatest victory, a tactical masterpiece that saw the French overcome the much larger combined powers of Russia and the Holy Roman Empire. The site of the battle is a popular tourist destination today, where history sits in the air waiting for the annual re-enactments, as monuments and memorials pay homage to that famous fight.